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SECTION 1 –IDENTIFICATION

Product Name Vax Carpet Cleaner

Recommended Use Carpet Extraction Cleaner Supplier Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd

ACN : Street Address Level 1, 660 Doncaster Road Doncaster Victoria 3108 AUSTRALIA Telephone Number (03) 9840 3200 Facsimilie (03) 9840 6133 Email Website www.vax.com.au

SECTION 2 – HAZARDS INDENTIFICATION

Non Hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Vax Carpet Cleaner is not classified as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.

SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient CAS Number Proportion (%m/m)

Water 7732-18-5 H PotassiumPhosphate 7320-34-5 L

Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 L Diethylene Glycol Mono Methyll Ether 111-77-3 L Benzalkonium Chloride 61789-71-7 L EDTA Tetrasodium salt 64-02-8 L Perfume Propietary L VH>60% H>30-60% M=10-30% L=<10%

SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES

First Aid Swallowed: If swallowed DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to drink. Seek

medical assistance if effects persist or contact the Poisons Information Centre.

Eye: If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water.

Continue flushing until advised by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Vax Carpet Cleaner

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Skin: If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.

Inhaled Remove victim from further exposure. Remove contaminated clothing and

loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position. Seek medical attention if effects persist.

Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire/Explosion Hazard This material is not combustible under normal conditions. However, it will breakdown under fire conditions and the organic component may burn. Not considered to be a significant fire risk. Fumes containing carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide may be formed in large fires. Keep containers cool by spraying with water to prevent pressure building up inside the drums, causing them to burst. Extinguishing Media Use water spray, ‘alcohol’ foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Avoid using large quantities of water.

SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTALRELEASE MEASURES

Spills Slippery when spilled. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and/or eye contamination and the inhalation of mists or aerosols Contain using sand or soil. Carefully dilute with water ( fine spray or fog ). Wash down area with excess water.

SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling : Avoid skin and eye contact Storage : Under normal weather conditions store in a well-ventilated area. Keep containers closed at all times when not in use. Check regularly for leaks. Remove drum bungs slowly to release any internal pressure.

SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONALPROTECTION

Occupational Exposure Limits : No value assigned for this specific material by the Occupational Health and Safety Commission Engineering Control Measures : Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use conditions, Keep containers closed when not in use. Personal Protective Equipment : Eye: Safety glasses with side shields Hands: Impervious plastic or rubber gloves. Other: Not Applicable Respirator: Use with adequate ventilation. Always wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage and reuse

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SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance/Odour: Clear Colourless Liquid pH (as is): 9 to 10 Melting Point: 0oC Flash Point: Not applicable Boiling Point: 100C (approximately) Volatiles Water only Density:@ 25C 1.013 grams/mL (approximately) Flammable Limits: Not applicable Solubility: Miscible

SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Incompatible with strong oxidising agents Reactivity May react with strong oxidants.

SECTION 11 – TOXOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Health Effects No adverse health effects expected if the material is handled in accordance with the Material Safety Data Sheet. Symptoms that may arise if the material is mishandled are : Acute Effects Swallowing: This product is irritating to the gastro-intestinal tract.

Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting. Eye: An eye irritant. Contamination of the eyes with may produce corneal damage Skin: Irritating to skin. On repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritant

contact dermatitis. Inhaled: Not normally a hazard due to the non-volatile nature of the product. The

vapour or mist is irritating. Chronic Effects Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin or eye contact. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying with cracking, irritation and possible contact dermatitis.

SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Avoid contaminating waterways. Minor spills and residue may be hosed down with excess water to trade waste treatment plant. Major spills should be contained, absorbed by sand or earth and placed in sealed plastic or epoxy-lined drums for disposal

SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Refer to Waste Management Authority . Normally suitable for disposal at approved land waste site

SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not Classified as a Dangerous Good by the Criteria of the Australian Dangerous Good Code Proper Shipping Name : Not required UN Number : Not applicable Dangerous Goods Class : Not applicable Subsidiary Risk : Not applicable Hazchem Code : Not applicable Packing Group : Not applicable

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SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification Based upon information, not classified as non hazardous according to criteria

of Safe Work Australia Poisons Schedule Not applicable

SECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATION

Contact Points Organisation

Techtronic Industries Pty LtdLocation Telephone

DoncasterAsk For

, Victoria, Australia

(03) 9840 3200 Technical Manager

Poisons Information Centre 13 1126 MSDS are updated frequently. Please ensure that you have a current copy. This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product; how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. If clarification or further information is needed

to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact Techtronic Industries

Pty Ltd. Our responsibility for products sold are subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which appears on all invoices. It is also available on request. Where health or safety data given discloses a risk to the user or environment, it is the responsibility of the Purchaser to pass on that information to employees or those who may be using the product, ensuring that adequate safety procedures are used including good industrial hygiene.